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Harley-Davidson Inc., the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker, said a complex revamp of the factory that makes its priciest models cut production of those bikes, which hurt margins. The stock fell 7 percent.

Orders for U.S. durable goods probably rose in December for a third month, boosted by demand for aircraft and business equipment that signal further gain in manufacturing, economists said before a report today.